For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 885 students in Wheatland, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheatland, WY are Wheatland Middle School, Glendo Junior High School and Glendo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wheatland, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Glendo Junior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Glendo Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Gr: PK-2 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wheatland, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wheatland, WY include Wheatland Middle School, Glendo Junior High School and Glendo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wheatland?
8 public schools are located in Wheatland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland?
Wheatland public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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